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Meaning of contentious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contentious

Pronunciation:/kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

  2. Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/contentious

Related words

controversialdisputativedisputatiousaggressivecombativebattlefulbellicoseargumentative